Minerals - Iron

Question 1

What is the function of Iron in the Body?

Answer 1

Make Red Blood Cells to transport Oxygen around the body.

Question 2

What foods contain Iron?

Answer 2

1. Meat
2. Liver
3. Eggs
4. Dried Fruit
5. Nuts
6. Green Leafy Vegetables

Question 3

What Vitamin helps the body absorb Iron?

Answer 3

Vitamin C

Question 4

Why should women & children have more IRON in their diet?

Answer 4

To account for the loss of blood when they have their period

Question 5

What happens when you have too much IRON

Answer 5

1. Constipation
2. Feeling Sick
3. Stomach pain

Question 6

What happens when you don’t have enough IRON?

Answer 6

1. Pale skin
2. Tiredness
3. Brittle Nails & Cracked lips